It has been a while since cataloguers have had a chance to get together to kōrero about cataloguing issues, and a lot has been going on! This is an opportunity to come together virtually to discuss what’s happening in the cataloguing world, including the progress of Official RDA.

As a starting point, these are some discussion questions we want to discuss:

Cataloguing in general

• Are you a sole cataloguer, or are you in a team?
• How much cataloguing is a part of your role?
• How much original / copy / [other] cataloguing do you do?
• What has changed over the last few years with respect to cataloguing in your institution?
• What challenges are at the forefront of your mind and your colleagues ‘ minds?
• Do you feel you have enough cataloguing support in your role?

Official RDA

• Have you had a chance to engage with official RDA, e.g. in training, reading, or watching webinars?
• What changes have you seen coming through in catalogue records (e.g. NLNZ official RDA implementation)?
• How have these changes affected what you do?
• What approach have you taken to decide how to respond to the changes?
• Have you started original cataloguing using Official RDA

Communication

• How much communication do you have with cataloguers outside of your institution?
• Would it be helpful to have more communication?
• What ways?

If you can’t make it but want to send some feedback, contact LIANZA CAT SIG at catsigcommittee@gmail.com